Stave Collection (#3)

vogo Stave Church from1600, Vagamo norway
vogo Stave Church from 1600, Vagamo, norway

Sofar Fron octagonal stone church 1792 over looks Laggen River river valley, Ringebu norway Church

Buildings display icons of nordic cultural history Norway

Stave Church oslo norway

Bel Air stores its own oak staves to be used later for making barrels, the sign says
Bel Air stores its own oak staves to be used later for making barrels, Chateau Belair (Bel Air) 1st, premier Grand Cru Classe, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France

Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin. Spain, c1650. Music Vocal Religion Christian

Parthenon frieze depicting four men
Parthenon frieze: four men lean in a relaxed fashion on their staves in front of four divinities seated on stools

Norway, Laerdal. Borgund stave-church, c. 1180. Best preserved stave church in Norway
Norway, Laerdal. Borgund stave-church, c.1180. Best preserved stave church in Norway. 800 year old church listed in Society for Ancient Monuments since 1877

Domaine de Terre Megere, Cournonsec, Montpellier. Gres de Montpellier. Languedoc. Barrel cellar. Batonnage, stirring of the lees with a stave. France. Europe

Duet for viol and flute - The siren of the stage
Two musicians decorate sheet music for flute and viol. The lyrics warn against the seductive charms of ladies with beautiful singing voices

French trouveur - 14th century musician
A French trouveur, after a drawing from the poems of Guillaume de Machaut. Date: 14th century

The Music Party - after Titian
The Music Party. A teacher guides a boy singing from some sheet music. Date: 16th century

Norwegian Church
A Stave Church in the Norwegian Folk Museum at Bygdoy, Oslo, Norway. Date: 12th century

Borgund Church, Norway
Borgund Stave Church, Norway - two familes return from the church in horse drawn carts Date: circa 1910s

Wimbledon Queue
A long queue for tickets for the Wimbledon tennis tournament, with only a Hot Dog stand to stave off the hunger and boredom! Date: 1979

Caduceus, artwork
Caduceus, computer artwork. The caduceus is an ancient symbol that is often associated with the medical profession

Panther and wine symbols, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Heddal Stave church, Heddal, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Sing Me A Song, childrens book / Ellen Welby
Two children leaf their way quietly through a book. Sing Me A Song, childrens book front cover

Norway Borgund Church
A fine example of a stave church

Surveying with a Compass
Surveying with a mounted compass

German Musicians 1520
A group of German musicians perform on a wide variety of instruments to provide music for dancers : lute, bagpipes, clarinet, trombone, flute, drum, monochord are featured

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"Unveiling the Timeless Beauty: Stave - A Melodic Journey through History" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of stave, where centuries-old melodies and architectural marvels intertwine. Delicate yet powerful, a music score penned by Johann Sebastian Bach transports us to an era of artistic brilliance. The intricate black and white photo captures Borgund Church, a majestic stave church dating back to the 12th century in Norway. Its wooden engravings tell tales of medieval frolics, where wine flowed freely and songs echoed through its hallowed halls. Step into another masterpiece, Kaupanger's stave church from 1184, nestled amidst Western Norway's breathtaking landscapes. Scandinavia's rich heritage comes alive within these sacred walls as harmonious hands create timeless artwork that transcends time itself. In this captivating journey through history, we encounter Victor Capoul's soul-stirring performance resonating with Vivaldi's compositions. His voice echoes within our hearts as we witness a young man gracefully moving to the rhythm of life in his white shirt and blue jeans. As we explore further, exterior carvings at Urnes Stave Church near Lustrafjorden leave us awestruck by their intricate beauty. Each detail etched onto wood tells stories passed down from generation to generation. Amidst this symphony of artistry stands a Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Window Display – an unexpected juxtaposition reminding us that even amidst modernity, echoes of tradition can still be found. Join us on this melodic journey where pen meets paper and ancient structures whisper secrets from long ago. Let the staves guide you towards discovering the timeless beauty woven into every note and carved into each delicate piece of art throughout Norway’s cherished churches.